A cloudy afternoon in Atlanta Georgia,
Saturday November 18, 2017 but nothing on this day could stop the sun from shining on the attendees of the appropriately titled "Black Power Awards". The name alone commands attention upon its very mention, a subjective term that can mean one or many things simultaneously while fortifying a movement for one particular demographic and conjuring up an unease in the hearts and minds for another.
Lets be very clear, on this day, Black Power was on full display as an array of beautiful black men and women gathered from all parts of the
country and abroad to attend and pay homage to the countless amounts of selfless melanin rich people who help create viable communities that facilitate the needs of Africans in America today.
The event was truly a spectacle to behold, every one dressed from head to toe in African garb and regalia or hand crafted black owned piece each different than the next. The women exemplified a Queen-hood unheralded and unmatched by any other form of woman to date. Ranging in different shades and hue tones, beauty was at an all time high definitely not escaping the radar of their male counterparts. The men boasted their finest cultural attire unrivaled by any European runway or boutique. It soon became obvious that this event had been the moment everyone had been waiting for.
Now more than ever are we in dire need of platforms self funded and self sustained by our own people. What better platform than a culmination of events to cap stone our year around efforts to elevate our culture, communities and future generations.
The outer lobby of the event littered the walk ways with black owned vendors brandishing a vast variety of business from fashion and health to education and financial consulting. Displaying a full gamut of resources like fully functional self sustaining media companies and outlets as far as radio and print publications, as well as internet podcasting and video blogging.
The moment was truly about appreciation to get to the gist of things. An appreciation of those who put the work in day in and day out for the well being of our people. The energy filled the air with a charge of excitement leaving us all with the feeling that the work is being done and all is not lost.
We need more moments as this to use as refueling stations keeping us driven and motivated to continue the work in our communities that is desperately needed. Moments in time that generate bigger moments that will last a life time.
Our hat goes off to the event organizers and its think tank. Definitely an event to circle on the calendar each year. Already looking forward to the 3rd annual joint!
Here's to us and all our accolades!
Peace and Hotep.
Saturday November 18, 2017 but nothing on this day could stop the sun from shining on the attendees of the appropriately titled "Black Power Awards". The name alone commands attention upon its very mention, a subjective term that can mean one or many things simultaneously while fortifying a movement for one particular demographic and conjuring up an unease in the hearts and minds for another.Lets be very clear, on this day, Black Power was on full display as an array of beautiful black men and women gathered from all parts of the
The event was truly a spectacle to behold, every one dressed from head to toe in African garb and regalia or hand crafted black owned piece each different than the next. The women exemplified a Queen-hood unheralded and unmatched by any other form of woman to date. Ranging in different shades and hue tones, beauty was at an all time high definitely not escaping the radar of their male counterparts. The men boasted their finest cultural attire unrivaled by any European runway or boutique. It soon became obvious that this event had been the moment everyone had been waiting for.
Now more than ever are we in dire need of platforms self funded and self sustained by our own people. What better platform than a culmination of events to cap stone our year around efforts to elevate our culture, communities and future generations.The outer lobby of the event littered the walk ways with black owned vendors brandishing a vast variety of business from fashion and health to education and financial consulting. Displaying a full gamut of resources like fully functional self sustaining media companies and outlets as far as radio and print publications, as well as internet podcasting and video blogging.
The moment was truly about appreciation to get to the gist of things. An appreciation of those who put the work in day in and day out for the well being of our people. The energy filled the air with a charge of excitement leaving us all with the feeling that the work is being done and all is not lost.We need more moments as this to use as refueling stations keeping us driven and motivated to continue the work in our communities that is desperately needed. Moments in time that generate bigger moments that will last a life time.
Our hat goes off to the event organizers and its think tank. Definitely an event to circle on the calendar each year. Already looking forward to the 3rd annual joint!
Here's to us and all our accolades!
Peace and Hotep.
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